Vulnerability Description
Multiple array index errors in sound/oss/opl3.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) or possibly gain privileges by leveraging write access to /dev/sequencer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.38.8 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/25/1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4d00135a680727f6c3be78f8befaac009030e4dPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/25/1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4d00135a680727f6c3be78f8befaac009030e4dPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1477?
CVE-2011-1477 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple array index errors in sound/oss/opl3.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) or possibly gain privileges by leveraging writ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1477?
CVE-2011-1477 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1477?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop.